Byzantine, 6th - 7th Century AD. An attractive light blue-green mold-blown jar with body consisting of four sides, each with a central lozenge pattern, and raised ring base. The neck is tubular and straight with ground rim. Some repair. 2 3/4†(7 cm) tall. Ex Boston Museum of Fine Arts, deaccession.
Ancient Holy Land Judaea-Palestine. 6th-7th century AD. Nice Arab-Byzantine terra-cotta oil lamp. Crisply molded geometric and floral designs, gestural ring base and small knob handle. Lovely light pink/orange coloration. Ex- Touma Dabbah Collection, acquired in the 1960's. 80 mm long. #4470: $199 Ancient Holy Land Judaea-Palestine. 6th-7th century AD. Nice Arab-Byzantine terra-cotta oil lamp. Crisply molded geometric and floral designs, gestural ring base and small knob handle. Lovely light pink/orange coloration. Ex- Touma Dabbah Collection, acquired in the 1960's. 80 mm long.
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Ancient Holy Land Judaea-Palestine. 6th-7th century AD. Nice Arab-Byzantine terra-cotta oil lamp. Crisply molded geometric and floral designs, gestural ring base and small knob handle. Lovely light pink/orange coloration. Ex- Touma Dabbah Collection, acquired in the 1960's. 80 mm long. #4470: $199
Ancient Holy Land Judaea-Palestine. 6th-7th century AD. Nice Arab-Byzantine terra-cotta oil lamp. Crisply molded geometric and floral designs, gestural ring base and small knob handle. Lovely light pink/orange coloration. Ex- Touma Dabbah Collection, acquired in the 1960's. 80 mm long.
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